Minnesota homes need to be tested for radonWinter is the best time to test

The cost of the kit includes postage, analysis and a report. There are no extra or hidden fees.

MDH has partnered with Air Chek, Inc. and local public health departments to make test kits available to local residents at low or no cost. A list of participating health agencies can be found here.

Every 25 minutes, a person in the U.S. dies from radon-related lung cancer. It is the leading environmental cause of cancer deaths and the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers.

More than 40 percent of Minnesota homes have dangerous levels of radon gas. Radon is odorless, colorless and tasteless. Testing is easy, inexpensive and only takes 3-5 days. Instructions on how to use the test kit can be found here.

Tests should be done in the lowest level of the home that is frequently occupied. Tests should not be done in laundry or utility rooms, kitchens or bathrooms.